Fairfax County Braces for Epic Winter Storm Jonas
Chairman Bulova says VDOT was unprepared for Wednesday night, encourages residents to stay off roads during storm.
With Winter Storm Jonas looming and expected to begin Friday afternoon, a much milder dusting of snow the previous Wednesday night caught commuters and transportation workers off-guard. Treacherous, slick roads resulted in numerous accidents and forcing drivers into gridlock around Fairfax County.
Lorton Brewer’s Wife Dies from Cancer
One week after a special ale was brewed to support her medical and other related costs, Kerri Rose of Alexandria died from cancer.
Brain Injury Services in Springfield gets survivors back into the community
In one moment, Kim Daily’s life changed forever. It was September 2011 and the Centreville resident was in a car accident where she hit her head. Afterwards she experienced some numbness and pain in her neck.
Great Falls Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 17 Great Falls homes sold between $4,100,000-$460,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: December, 2015
Weekend Events
Winter is coming. Call venues for schedule changes.
Winter is coming. Call venues ahead of time for schedule changes.
Victor Not Victim
Leading by example.
A tall, striking figure in red, Nyrisha Beckman stands in front of a room of recent Fairfax County high school graduates; not as a cautionary tale, but rather a true inspiration.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Editorial: Pay Attention
General Assembly action matters more in Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly began its 60-day 2016 session on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
McLean and Great Falls: Delegates, Senators Meet Constituents
McLean delegates and senators discuss guns, foster care, nursing, student debt, Judge Jane Roush and more.
Alexandra Reed Lajoux advocates for youth in foster care without a home, “sans domicile fix, as the French say.”
Week in Great Falls
Senior Center Event to Discuss Human Genome Project
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) speaker for February is Carla L. Easter, Ph.D., chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Her topic will be The Human Genome Project.
UPS Store Opens in Great Falls
The UPS Store, located at 9893 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, opened on Monday, Jan. 4.
Student Art on Exhibit at The Arts of Great Falls School
The Arts of Great Falls School and Gallery held its seventh annual student art exhibition and awards ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 756 Walker Road in Great Falls.
Living on the Land: ‘Semi-Rural’ Great Falls
Dairy farming was the most prevalent economic activity in the Great Falls area from the 1880s, after the Civil War, through to 1989, when the very last functioning dairy farm was sold.
Gail Péan’s Paintings on Exhibit at Katie’s Coffee House
Oil Painter Gail Péan is currently the featured artist at the Old Brogue (Katie’s Coffee House) dining room through Jan. 31.
Great Falls Boy Scouts Earn Eagle Scout Rank
Boy Scout Troop 55 achieves its 100th Eagle Scout.
Boy Scout Troop 55, sponsored by St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, promoted five scouts to the Eagle Rank.
Great Falls Writers Group Hosts Youth Writing Contest
Cash often motivates students to do anything — even homework.
Calls to Widen American Legion Bridge
Each weekday, nearly 300,000 vehicles cross the American Legion Bridge, and each day traffic backs up into McLean, Great Falls and beyond.
Great Falls: Langley Defense Stifles Madison in Conference 6 Matchup
Saxons hold Warhawks without field goal for nine-plus minutes.
The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Madison 38-27 on Friday.
Great Falls: Langley Takes Sole Possession of First in Conference 6
Tarpley comes up clutch in victory over Madison.
The Langley boys' basketball team defeated Madison 62-57 on Friday.
Coyotes on the Rise in Fairfax County
Police advise precautions
Over the last several months, Fairfax County Police said wildlife officials have received an increasing number of calls about the presence of coyotes in the area.